Hitopadesha(With Vocabulary)

Summary

In this 'Hita Badesha' video, three moral tales are narrated: The Washer Man's Jackass, where a donkey's attempt to alert the master about a thief backfires; The Tiger and the Traveler, where greed leads to a traveler's demise by a cunning tiger; and The Cat Who Served a Lion, illustrating the consequences of overconfidence as a cat fails to serve the lion and is sent away wiser. These stories offer lessons on the importance of staying within one's role, the dangers of greed, and the value of humility.

Takeaways

• 📚 The script contains three fables from Hittabadesha, each with a moral lesson.
• 🐎 In 'The Washer Man's Jackass', the donkey's attempt to alert the master about a thief leads to a misunderstanding and punishment.
• 🐕 The dog in the story chooses not to bark, showing a reluctance to take on a role not naturally its own.
• 🦄 The donkey's bravery in trying to alert the master, despite the dog's refusal, highlights the theme of stepping out of one's comfort zone.
• 🐯 'The Tiger and the Traveler' illustrates the dangers of greed and the consequences of being lured by material wealth.
• 🕳 The traveler's downfall in the swamp serves as a cautionary tale against trusting strangers and the allure of easy gains.
• 🦁 'The Cat Who Served a Lion' portrays the dynamics of power and the consequences of relying on others for survival.
• 🐭 The mouse's nibbling on the lion's mane symbolizes a minor annoyance that can lead to significant actions.
• 🐱 The cat's initial acceptance to live with the lion and scare the mouse away shows opportunism but also eventual abandonment.
• 🐟 The cat's failure to be fed by the lion after the mouse's demise teaches the lesson of self-reliance and the unpredictability of reliance on others.
• 🧠 The overall message of the script is about the importance of understanding one's role, the pitfalls of greed, and the value of self-sufficiency.

Q & A

What is the main occupation of the character in the first story?

The main character in the first story is a washer man who owns a dog and a donkey.

What did the donkey notice one night and what was its reaction?

The donkey noticed a thief trying to rob the washer man's house and decided to inform the dog and then the master by braying loudly.

Why did the dog refuse to bark and inform the master about the thief?

The script does not provide a specific reason for the dog's refusal to bark and inform the master about the thief.

What was the consequence for the donkey after it tried to alert the washer man about the thief?

The donkey was beaten mercilessly by the washer man, who was frustrated by the noise.

What did the dog think about the donkey's fate?

The dog felt pity for the donkey, thinking that if the donkey hadn't tried to do the dog's duty, it wouldn't have been beaten.

What strategy did the old tiger use to catch his prey in the second story?

The old tiger used a gold bangle as bait to trick a traveler, intending to make him fall into a swamp and become an easy meal.

How did the traveler react when he saw the gold bangle offered by the tiger?

The traveler was initially wary, but the tiger's words made him greedy, leading him to take the bangle and get stuck in the swamp.

What happened to the traveler after he got stuck in the swamp?

The traveler cried for help, but the tiger approached and killed him for his meal.

What was the relationship between the lion and the mouse in the third story?

The mouse would nibble away some of the lion's mane while he napped, which annoyed the lion.

Why did the lion invite the cat to live in his den?

The lion invited the cat to live in his den to frighten the mouse and stop it from nibbling his mane.

What did the cat do when the mouse tried to catch one of the fish offered by the lion?

The cat pounced on the mouse and killed it when it tried to steal a fish.

What was the final outcome for the cat after it stopped being fed by the lion?

The cat was sent back to where it came from, leaving the den as a wiser animal.

Outlines

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🐴 The Washer Man's Misunderstanding

In this fable from Hitabadesha, a washer man in Varanasi owns a dog and a donkey. One night, a thief attempts to rob the house, but the donkey, noticing the thief, tries to alert the dog to bark and inform their master. The dog refuses, so the donkey takes matters into its own hands, alerting the master by loudly 'praying.' The washer man, awakened by the noise, mistakenly beats the donkey, believing it to be the cause of the disturbance. The dog reflects on the situation, concluding that the donkey's attempt to do the dog's job led to its punishment. This story illustrates the consequences of overstepping one's role and the importance of understanding one's place.

🐅 The Cunning Tiger's Trap

This tale features an aging tiger in a forest who can no longer hunt effectively. Discovering a gold bangle, the tiger devises a plan to lure a traveler into a swamp by offering the bangle as bait. The traveler, enticed by the prospect of wealth, falls for the trick and becomes stuck in the swamp. As he cries for help, the tiger approaches and kills him, using the traveler's greed against him for a meal. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the cunning nature of predators.

🦁 The Lion, the Cat, and the Mischievous Mouse

In this story, a lion, revered as the king of the jungle, is troubled by a mouse that nibbles on his mane while he naps. To solve this problem, the lion invites a cat to live in his den and scare away the mouse. The cat agrees and is rewarded with rich and creamy fish. However, the cat's success is short-lived as the lion stops providing food. Eventually, the cat is sent back to where it came from, having learned a valuable lesson about the consequences of relying on others for sustenance without contributing in return.

Keywords

💡washer man

A 'washer man' refers to a person whose occupation involves washing clothes, often by hand, for a living. In the context of the video, the washer man is a central character who owns a dog and a donkey. His story illustrates the theme of loyalty and the consequences of misunderstanding, as seen when the donkey tries to alert him of a thief but is punished instead.

💡donkey

A 'donkey' is a domesticated animal known for its endurance and strength, often used for labor. In the script, the donkey plays a brave role, attempting to alert the washer man of a thief, which ties into the video's theme of loyalty and the unexpected outcomes of actions.

💡dog

A 'dog' is a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is often kept as a pet or for work. In the script, the dog represents the character that refuses to perform its duty, which is to bark and alert the master of danger, thus contributing to the narrative's moral about the consequences of inaction.

💡thief

A 'thief' is a person who steals items without permission. The presence of a thief in the script introduces conflict and sets the stage for the moral lesson about the importance of communication and understanding one's role.

💡tiger

A 'tiger' is a large, carnivorous feline animal known for its strength and agility. In the video, the tiger symbolizes cunning and the harsh reality of survival in nature, as it tricks a traveler for food when it becomes too old to hunt.

💡traveler

A 'traveler' is a person who is traveling, often for pleasure or adventure. In the script, the traveler represents the character who falls victim to greed and is ultimately tricked by the tiger, illustrating the theme of the dangers of greed.

💡gold bangle

A 'gold bangle' is a piece of jewelry made of gold, typically worn around the wrist. In the video, the gold bangle serves as bait used by the tiger to lure the traveler, highlighting the theme of temptation and the consequences of succumbing to greed.

💡lion

A 'lion' is a large, powerful cat known as the king of the jungle. In the script, the lion represents authority and the top of the food chain, yet it is also shown to rely on others, in this case, the cat, to solve its problems.

💡cat

A 'cat' is a small carnivorous mammal that is often kept as a pet. In the story, the cat is portrayed as a clever animal that helps the lion with a problem, but also learns a lesson about the consequences of hasty actions when it fails to receive continued rewards.

💡mouse

A 'mouse' is a small rodent. In the script, the mouse is a character that annoys the lion by nibbling its mane, leading to the introduction of the cat. This subplot adds depth to the theme of interdependence among different creatures in the jungle.

💡jungle

A 'jungle' is a dense forest with a large variety of plant and animal life. The jungle in the video serves as the backdrop for the stories, symbolizing a place of both beauty and danger, where survival often depends on wit and cooperation.

Highlights

Introduction to the first story, 'The Washer Man's Jackass', setting the scene in Varanasi with a washer man, his dog, and a donkey.

A thief attempts to rob the washer man's house, but the donkey notices and tries to alert the dog.

The dog refuses to bark and alert the master, leaving the donkey to take action.

The donkey's attempt to alert the master by braying loudly leads to a misunderstanding and punishment.

The moral of the story: Overstepping one's role can lead to unintended consequences.

Introduction to the second story, 'The Tiger and the Traveler', featuring an old tiger unable to hunt.

The tiger uses a gold bangle as bait to trick a traveler into a deadly trap.

The traveler, blinded by greed, falls for the tiger's trick and becomes stuck in the swamp.

The traveler's fatal mistake and the tiger's cunning plan come to a tragic end.

The moral of the story: Greed can lead to one's downfall.

Introduction to the third story, 'The Cat Who Served a Lion', with a lion and a troublesome mouse.

The lion seeks the help of a cat to deal with the mouse that annoys him during his naps.

The cat accepts the offer and is rewarded with the richest and creamiest fish.

The mouse's attempt to steal fish ends with the cat's swift and deadly action.

The cat's hasty action leads to a change in the lion's behavior towards him.

The cat is sent back to where he came from, having learned a valuable lesson.

The moral of the story: Haste and greed can lead to one's own misfortune.

Conclusion of the video with a summary of the lessons learned from the three stories.

Transcripts

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hello everyone and welcome back to

another hitta badesha video today i

shall read you three stories from

hitabadesha with vocabulary

the washer man's jackass

long ago in varanasi there lived a

washer man who owned a dog and a donkey

one night a thief barged into the house

to rob all the goods of the washer man

unknown to him the donkey noticed him

through the

window

the donkey ran straight to the dog and

informed him about the thief he

requested the dog to bark and inform

their master but the dog sadly refused

the donkey decided to brave and inform

this master he threw back his head and

started praying as loudly as he could

by then the thief had already got away

the washer man woke up at the start and

was frustrated on hearing the braze of

the donkey the washer man barged outside

his house with a club in hand and beat

the donkey mercilessly the dog shook his

head in pity he thought that if the

donkey hadn't tried doing the dog's duty

he would not have met this fate

the tiger and the traveler once in a

forest

lived a tiger he had become old and he

was unable to catch and hunt his prey

one day as he was walking by a swamp the

tiger spotted a gold bangle he decided

to use the bangle as bait

just then the tiger saw a traveler

walking in the opposite side of the

swamp he decided to trick the traveller

into becoming his meal he called up to

the traveler and asked him to take the

gold bangle at first the traveller was

wary of the tiger but the tiger preached

on making the traveler think that with

the gold bangle he would be rich

the traveler's mind filled with greed so

he decided to take the bengal from the

tiger but hardly taken as few steps when

he was stuck in the swamp he cried for

help suddenly he saw the tiger walking

menacingly towards him as soon as he got

closer the tiger pounced to the traveler

and killed him for his meal

the cat who served a lion once upon a

time there lived a lion he was the king

of the jungle whom all animals trembled

before all except all animals accepted

little mouse every time the lion would

take a nap the mouse would crawl on his

mane

what

this mean and nibble away some hair this

annoyed the lion so much

one day as he was walking across the

jungle the lion came across a cat he

requested the cat to come live in his

den and frighten the mouse the cat

readily accepted the offer when they got

to the den the lion gave the cat the

richest and creamiest fish in the world

he said he would give them to the cat

after he went right in the mouse of

course the mouse was really frightened

of the cat

one day as the lion slept and the cat

dosed the mouse crept out of her hole to

catch one of the fish but her hope was

short-lived as soon as she came out the

cat pounced on her and killed her but

the cat had been too hasty as the days

passed the lion didn't bother to feed

the cat anymore so one day he sent the

cat back to where he came from the cat

left the den as a wiser animal

thank you